Best Western Plus Yosemite Way Station

Yosemite National Park, California

Virgin rating

Two Queen Guest Room
King Guest Room
Two Queen Guest Room
King Guest Room

The hotel

Gold Country? Yosemite? Cutesy Mariposa itself? Whatever your excuse for visiting the region, Best Western Plus Yosemite Way Station acts as an ‘access all areas’ base. Right on Highway 140, it’s near Mariposa’s dining and shopping, and within two miles of California Mining and Mineral Museum and the History Center’s gold panning, a throwback to the gold rush days. Keep driving and you’ll arrive in Yosemite National Park, just over 30 miles from the hotel, or Sierra National Forest, a little further away. Before you head out each day, fill up with hot breakfast treats, waffles, muffins, and naughty pastries. And, when you get back, you can make the most of the tennis courts, complimentary WiFi and seasonal swimming pool and hot tub.

Amenities

  • Spa
  • Swimming Pool
  • Free Parking
  • Internet Access
  • Near National Park
  • Tennis

Where is it

On Highway 140, near Mariposa’s restaurants and shops. Ideally located for Gold Country experiences like gold panning at the History Center, half-a-mile away, and visiting the California Mining and Mineral Museum, 2 miles away. Yosemite National Park is 32 miles away, Sierra National Forest 37 miles away, and giant Sequoia trees 45 miles away.

Hotel information

77 rooms on 3 floors. All with air-conditioning and heating, TV with satellite/cable channels, WiFi*, telephone (complimentary local calls under 10 minutes), microwave, fridge, tea/coffee-making facilities, hairdryer, and iron and board. Two Queen Guest Rooms have 2 queen-size beds, sleeping maximum 4 adults.

Breakfast bar (complimentary hot breakfast and pastries). Outdoor swimming pool (seasonal). Hot tub (seasonal). Tennis courts. WiFi. Children's playground close by. Complimentary self-parking available.

*Denotes local charge

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Image of the Tripadvisor rating One of the best BW Plus hotels in the country!

Nov 13, 2024 AtlantaDrummer Kennesaw, Georgia

My wife and I stayed here on a two week road trip of the west coast. This trip is the final one in a series of road trips to visit every state in the country and we've now been to 49. We have stayed in dozens of Best Western Plus hotels all over the country and I would put this one in the top 3. Surprisingly, the best ones were in wonderful… Read more
My wife and I stayed here on a two week road trip of the west coast. This trip is the final one in a series of road trips to visit every state in the country and we've now been to 49. We have stayed in dozens of Best Western Plus hotels all over the country and I would put this one in the top 3. Surprisingly, the best ones were in wonderful little towns like Mariposa (the other two were in Waterbury, VT and Moab, UT). There are so many good things to say that I have to just list them. Large clean room Very well lit room Large bathroom area 2 suitcase stands (not 1) Very large tv Great water pressure Pharmacopia citrus shampoo/cond/body wash - best EVER Nicely decorated Walking distance to everything in town Very friendly and helpful staff No USB ports but plenty of AC outlets Very large bathroom counter Plenty of towels In short, if you are visiting Yosemite and need a nice place to stay as close to the park entrance as you can get, then look no further. I give it a very strong 5 stars. Read less
Image of the Tripadvisor rating Great value, great breakfast, great staff and lovely hotel

Nov 2, 2024 davidgirling Great Yarmouth, United Kingdom

Great place. From the outside, it looks a bit tired, but our room was huge and immaculate. Had everything in it that we needed. Breakfast was surprisingly fantastic, with friendly staff. Reception staff were great, very friendly, helpful with local knowledge and both recommended restaurants for dinner were great. Highly recommend
Image of the Tripadvisor rating Highly recommended if you have a pet

Oct 31, 2024 WmStaso

This Best Western clearly deserves its "Plus" designation. Since my wife and I brought our small dog with us, we were given room 115 on the first floor. It smelled clean and offered several nice touches, like having a sanatized TV remote, extra lights, extra trash cans, and 2 throw rugs. There are areas with bark right outside the rooms for pets… Read more
This Best Western clearly deserves its "Plus" designation. Since my wife and I brought our small dog with us, we were given room 115 on the first floor. It smelled clean and offered several nice touches, like having a sanatized TV remote, extra lights, extra trash cans, and 2 throw rugs. There are areas with bark right outside the rooms for pets to relieve themselves, though there is also a small park adjacent to the property. I found the bed comfortable, the AC was quiet, and I heard no outside noise overnight. The flat screen TV was around 55 inches in size. Breakfast was in a separate building in a large room, and the food was hot and tasty. I especially liked that both coffee and juice machines were in the lobby and available at check-in. Read less
Image of the Tripadvisor rating The most helpful friendly staff

Oct 17, 2024 Q9326WIsarahd Norfolk, United Kingdom

Very clean room - looking dated but so clean and very comfortable bed Everything you need in room even earplugs which were needed as roadworks happening which impacted sleep - but not hotels fault Great choice for breakfast and again all kept spotless Staff so helpful in advising restaurants to use
Image of the Tripadvisor rating A very pleasant night near Yosemite Park

Oct 16, 2024 Marlos A

Nice and clean rooms, attentive and helpful staff in a very nice spot! I stayed in this hotel a few years ago and this year again! During this period., they renovated the breakfast area...now, there is a specific place for it, which make it much more convenient and comfortable! Besides, it was really amazing to find a selection of beverages in the… Read more
Nice and clean rooms, attentive and helpful staff in a very nice spot! I stayed in this hotel a few years ago and this year again! During this period., they renovated the breakfast area...now, there is a specific place for it, which make it much more convenient and comfortable! Besides, it was really amazing to find a selection of beverages in the reception just free to choose right when we arrived! The only point of attention is the lack of elevators if you are in rooms in the highest floor and carrying plenty of luggage. Nonetheless, it was a very nice stay! Read less